Iran warns US against interference in Strait of Hormuz management

Spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Second Brigadier General Abolfaz Zolfaghari, stated that Iran's Armed Forces will not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that any disruption to the passage of commercial vessels and oil tankers by the US military outside Iran's designated shipping route and without authorization from Iran's armed forces will be met with a forceful response.

Zolfaghari pointed to recent actions by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran as solid evidence of Iran's resolve. He warned regional leaders that any cooperation with the US or logistical support for its invading military will be regarded as an act of war against Iran's sovereignty and national security.

He further cautioned that if the conflict expands, the flames of war will engulf all countries in the region. The spokesman held the US and cooperating countries fully responsible for any insecurity and escalation of conflict in the region.

According to Mehr News, the statement underscores Iran's firm stance on maintaining control over the strategic waterway, through which a significant portion of global oil shipments pass.